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Code.org Forum

This is a place for teachers who are implementing Code Studio and would like to share best practices, questions, thoughts, ideas, and inspiration. 
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We Teach CS

This is a place for teachers to stay informed for Texas teachers to gain certification, professional development, and experience in STEM
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CS4TX

Every child should learn CS. Learn about resources that you can use to incorporate computer science in your institution.

Hour of Code Resources 

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Hour of Code
Hour of Code Pre-Assessment Rubric 
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Hour of Code Resources for Students
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2016- Hour of Code Guide Plublished by: Nicole M. Zumpano
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2016- Symbaloo Hour of Code Resourses for Students 
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Hour of Code Resources for Teachers 
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2015- Hour of Code Guide- Published by Nicole M Zumpano
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Hour of Code Presentation- Created by Kimberly Lane
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Pair Programming Resources 



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Pair programming is a collaborative learning method in which students program in pairs instead of individually. This approach significantly improves college students' programming competency and increases the likelihood that both male and female students become and remain computer science majors.  Click Here to Learn More

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Introduction Videos for all Unplugged lessons
  • http://tinyurl.com/CodeStudio1
  • http://tinyurl.com/CodeStudio2
  • http://tinyurl.com/CodeStudio3




Computer Science Videos 


You Can Be Anything 

So you want to teach CODE

Move students within sections

Conditionals with Cards

Introduction to Code.org

How to add students to your teacher dashboard

Fitz and the Tantrums- Getting Loopy Resource

How to use Ozobot in the classroom

Why computer science 

Hook videos for students learning about computer science 

Disney channel Hour of Code

Top ten ways to code-Flocabulary

Instructor's Handbook

Course 1-4

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Course A-F

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Curriculum for Courses 1, 2, 3, and 4

Curriculum for course 1

Curriculum for course 2

Curriculum for course 3

​Curriculum for course 4

Courses A-F Supply List 

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K-12 Computer Science Framework 

Curriculum for Middle School Science and Algebra

Curriculum for Science 
Curriculum for Algebra 

Teks and Resources

Texas Tech Apps and Computer Science Standards .pdf
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k-5_computer_science_workshop_resources.pdf
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code_studio_course_1_tracking_sheet.xlsx
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teks+code.xlsx
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code_studio_course_2_tracking_sheet.xlsx
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code_studio_vocab__1_.pdf
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teacherlearnerobserver.pdf
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cc_sequencing_poster.pdf
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Computer Science Principles- Lesson Review Slide Deck 

Code.org CS Fundamentals “Unplugged” aligned to Arkansas K-8 Computer Science Standards

Aligned K-8 Standards
Other Coding Resources
  • Hour of Code
  • Tynker
  • Scratch
  • Codecademy - for older students
  • Lego Mindstorms 
  • Live Code
  • Symbaloo- Coding Resources
  • ​Texas Girls Collaborative Group 
  • Nepris
  • Kim Garcia's Website on Computer Science
  • Engage CSEdu
  • Nifty Assignments for Computer Science 
  • ​Hands on Computer Science for K-5
  • Code.org Glossary​
  • ​Foos- Coding Website 
  • Kindergarten, Coding, and Naptime
  •  LightUp
  • Ozobot
  • Posters for Course 1, Course 2, and Course 3
  • CS Unplugged
  • CS in a box
  • 15 ways to code without a computer 
  • Scratch Edu​
  • Computing Unplugged 
  • Design Thinking 
  • Ozobot Math Sums Lesson
  • American Computer Science League 
  • TI Codes​
  • Saturday Kid Blog-Coding
  • Cork the Volcano
  • Code Spell
  • Vidcode​
  • Karen North Computer Science Blog​
  • CS FOR ALL KIDS​
  • Code.org Video Playlist
  • Culture Algorythmics Playlist
  • Learn to Code websites
  • Raspberry PI Free online courses
  • Processing.org
  • Free Ebooks for coding 
  • Codesters
  • Hopscotch
  • Thimble Mozilla
  • Tickle​
  • AP Computer Science
  • 5 tips to Keep the Hour of Code all year
  • ​Microsoft Make Code
  • Devry Coding Bootcamp
  • Exploring Computational Thinking
  • Online learning course- programming in Scratch  ​​​
  • Coding Combat
  • Chick Start 
  • Girls Start 
  • Ignite with CS with Google
  • Pencil Code
  • Coding Apps for Ipads ​
  • GP Blocks
  • Teaching Physics with Spheros
  • Rosie Revere STEM event Kit ​​
  • Google for Education: Computational Thinking
  • Robotics and Scope Sequence  ​
  • Made with Code
  • ISTE Standards for Students 
  • Code.org PD Matrix 
  • ​Computer Science Games for Kids (resource provided by: Girl Scout Laney)
  • 17 best coding apps


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Letter to Give to Parents 
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Computing for Counselors  

The NCWIT Counselors for Computing (C4C) program equips school counselors with up-to-date information and resources they can use to advise students, especially girls, about computing education and careers. Click Here to Read More
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CS for All Teacher's Guide 

CS for All Teacher 

Coding Articles 

Learning to Code vs. Coding to Learn

Girls Who Code- Release Videos on Stereotypes in Computer Science 

Preparing students for the computational future
How to teach Computational Thinking 
Three ways to get kids into coding 
One of the best stories in America 
Three ways to get started with computer science
Career in tech starts with plugged-in teacher

Can early experiences with computers, robots, and STEM activities increase girls interest 

How can your state get involved with CS

Why is Coding a big deal

7 Books for Computing Teachers 

Here is an awesome article on 7 Computing Books every computer science teacher must have.
This article was written by Terry Freedman 

What Code Should You Learn? 

There are many different coding languages out there in the world wide web. Which one should you learn first? I know many wonder this. I came across this wonderful site that breaks down each coding language. Check it out HERE!!!!
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Lesson Plans

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​Get Them Coding: An Easy Introduction

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SPECIAL THANKS TO  KAREN NORTH FOR ALIGNING TEKS TO CODE STUDIO